I am board certified in emergency medicine and practiced for approximately 13 years before specializing in the field of venous and lymphatic medicine. I am now also a diplomat of the American college and lymphatic medicine. When I am not working, i love to spend time playing sports, hiking, crafting and spending time with family.

Dr. Sonja Stiller-martin

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I am board certified in emergency medicine and practiced for approximately 13 years before specializing in the field of venous and lymphatic medicine. I am now also a diplomat of the American college and lymphatic medicine. When I am not working, i love to spend time playing sports, hiking, crafting and spending time with family.

Wounds in different parts of the body heal differently, but it is not normal to have discharge from the wound 2 weeks out from the surgery.

You should see your doctor to make sure there is no infection. At that time ask the doctor to clarify why you shouldn't eat beef or milk - they should be able to give you the reason for their instruction.
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Radiation of the pain to another area of the body happens because a nerve is irritated-the question is what is irritating it? A physical exam and more detailed history from your doctor may help identify the problem and, at the very least, ensure there is no serious cause...
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If you have not had the previous injuries repaired,it may be difficult to feel any significant difference. The function of your knee(being able to straighten it and hold it off the ground while sitting) may be affected with a patellar tendon injury -but may not be. An MRI is sometimes the only way to see the injury. See your doctor.
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It is difficult to say what is going on with her palm without and exam and knowing more information, so seeing and speaking with a doctor will help.

If she sews a lot, and the pain happens mainly with the use of her wrist/hand, she may have a repetitive motion injury-changing the position of her hand/wrist with the activity may help,using a splint with the activity or resting the hand may help.
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Not enough room to answer all questions at once: Blood pressure can be difficult to control depending on the cause.

Taking medications as prescribed and keeping a log of your pressures at the same time of day for a few weeks will help your doctor know if the medication is working. Controlling weight, low-salt diet and exercise(even just walking) will also help.
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The pain from an ovarian cyst is often due to inflammation related to the expansion of the cyst.

Antiinflammatories, like ibuprofen,can help-as long as you are able to take them. Warm compresses over the area that hurts may help.If you have never had pain like this before, though, you should be seen by a doctor before trying self-treatment. Other more serious problems can feel similar.
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